Hey all,
Well, I'm at the point that I am going to buy a Tux. I've been renting forever, and I hate it. They never fit like my own suit, and usually feel cheap.
I am a buy quality, buy once kinda guy, so I am getting a nice one.
The question is, whcih style to get? There is the traditional one button notch lapel, which is generally worn with a bowtie and a point collar frill-fronted shirt and a cummerbund.
I have recently (the past two black tie events) worn a more modern two or three button tux with a long tie, and a "normal" (can't recall the term) collar. However, I think this is usually just for weddings. I have two charity evens in the next 6 weeks that are black tie, and the more traditional tux I think is the way to go. Then I have some weddings, where I have seen more and more of the long tie worn.
One CAN wear the long tie withthe traditional jacket, and CAN wear the cummerbund and bowtie with the more modern jacket....but which will serve me best if I might switch around over the years? My gut tells me go traditional, but the fashion-whore side of me thinks the more modern look suits me (no poun intended) better. I do not want to regret this decision and I DO NOT want to buy two tuxes.
So HELP me gentlemen...I am sure at least some among us have experience in such matters.
Many thanks for your help.
